ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES IN THE USE OF VISUAL EFFECTS IN THE YOUTUBE VIDEO KAMEN RIDER GEATS EPISODE 1

This study aims to analyze the application of cinematography techniques in the use of visual effects in the YouTube videoKamen Rider Geats Episode 1.The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with systematic visualobservation as the primary data collection method. The object of analysis consists of selected scenes that prominently demonstrate cinematographic construction within action driven sequences. The analytical framework is based on Joseph V.Mascelli s 5C cinematography theory, encompassing Camera Angles, Continuity, Cutting, Close-Ups, and Composition. The findings reveal that cinematography in Kamen Rider Geats Episode 1 is applied in a highly structured and coherent manner. Camera angles are strategically used to construct power relations and narrative perspective,while variations in shot scale support emotional emphasis and spatial clarity. Continuity principles, including the 180-degree rule and match on action, play a crucial role in maintaining spatial orientation during fast-paced action scenes. Cutting techniques regulate narrative rhythm and intensity, and compositional strategies such as the rule of thirds and depth of field establish visual hierarchy within complex frames. Overall,the study demonstrates that classical cinematography principles remain essential in contemporary platform based audiovisual production. Despite the heavy reliance on spectacle and visual effects, visual clarity and narrative coherence are primarily achieved through disciplined cinematographic techniques. This research contributes to digital cinematography studies by reaffirming the relevance of classical cinematic grammar within YouTube-distributed tokusatsu content.